Myco-surface model for Fusarium solani growth and non-thermal plasma decontamination on building materials
摘要
Controlling fungal growth on building materials is essential for preserving indoor air quality and structural integrity. This study aims to (i) adapt the Myco-surface growth model for Fusarium solani colonization on plasterboard and wood fiberboard, and (ii) evaluate the antifungal efficacy of non-thermal plasma (NTP) treatments on these substrates. Fungal growth was monitored over a temperature range of 5–40 °C and modeled using the sigmoid-based Myco-surface model. Two NTP sources, a high-power diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge (DCSBD) and a low-power negative corona discharge, were applied at various stages of fungal development. The Myco-surface model successfully captured the growth dynamics on both materials, with plasterboard supporting faster colonization than fiberboard. NTP treatments significantly inhibited fungal growth: the DCSBD source achieved complete inhibition on fiberboard, while the corona discharge had partial efficacy. These findings confirm the predictive capability of the Myco-surface model on complex building substrates and highlight NTP as a promising, non-destructive technology for fungal control in construction materials.